{"podcast":{"title":"The Migration Waterfowl Podcast","slug":"the-migration-waterfowl-podcast-6912521","podcast_index_feed_id":6912521,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/WPCM1232845649","website_url":"https://migrationwaterfowl.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2f609ebc-6bee-11f0-9b63-a3eefb304629/image/a9ba66c8b91c8da1ef7d43ec1516c403.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Brian Halbleib","episode_count":118,"summary":"The Migration Waterfowl Podcast is for serious duck and goose hunters who want more than just another hunting story. Hosted by Brian Halbleib, the show brings together experienced hunters, industry leaders, conservationists, guides, and outdoor innovators for honest conversations about every aspect of waterfowl hunting. From hunting tactics and gear to conservation, travel destinations, and the issues shaping our future, every episode is designed to make you a better-informed hunter. Based in western Pennsylvania—where the Atlantic and Mississippi Flyways overlap—Brian also travels throughout North America in pursuit of new waterfowl experiences, bringing listeners along through conversations with some of the most respected voices in the sport. Whether you're chasing early-season teal, late-season mallards, Canada geese, or planning your next bucket-list hunt, you'll find authentic discussions, practical knowledge, and a genuine passion for waterfowl hunting every week. No gimmicks. No gatekeeping. Just real conversations for people who live for the migration.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T18:20:23.530765+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-migration-waterfowl-podcast-6912521"},"episode":{"title":"EP. 102: From Wisconsin Marshes to Building a Waterfowl Brand with Dylan Kletsch","slug":"ep-102-from-wisconsin-marshes-to-building-a-waterfowl-brand-with-dylan-kletsch","published_at":"2026-04-09T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-migration-waterfowl-podcast-6912521/ep-102-from-wisconsin-marshes-to-building-a-waterfowl-brand-with-dylan-kletsch","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-migration-waterfowl-podcast-6912521","url":"https://www.migrationwaterfowl.com","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WPCM1945933846.mp3?updated=1775703617","summary":"On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl podcast, Brian sits down with Wisconsin waterfowl hunter and TFS Cable Works owner, Dylan Kletsch. Introduced through a mutual friend, Dylan brings a blue-collar, grassroots perspective to both hunting and building a business in the waterfowl space. Dylan shares his journey into waterfowl hunting in Wisconsin—what it was like getting started, the lessons learned along the way, and how his approach has evolved over time. The conversation dives into his preferred hunting styles, the types of habitat he focuses on, and the species he encounters throughout the season in the upper Midwest. The guys also break down the story behind TFS Cable Works—how it started, what goes into building a brand in the waterfowl industry, and what sets his products apart from the rest. If you’re interested in waterfowl hunting, entrepreneurship, or both, this episode delivers real-world insight from someone living it every day. Topics discussed: • Learning to waterfowl hunt in Wisconsin • Habitat preferences and hunting strategies • Species and seasonal experiences in the Midwest • Starting a business in the waterfowl industry • The story behind TFS Cable Works • Standing out in a competitive gear market Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow waterfowl hunter. Feel free to reach out to us: migrationwaterfowl@gmail.com Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & TikTok: @migrationwaterfowl Migration Waterfowl Store https://www.migrationwaterfowl.com Migration Waterfowl is presented by: Blue Bird Waterfowl https://bluebirdwaterfowl.com And also brought to you by these fine partners: Rig’Em Right Outdoors https://rigemright.com Flight Day Am-mo https://www.flightdayammo.com 10% off with code MW10 Aves Hunting https://aveshunting.c…","meta_description":"On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl podcast, Brian sits down with Wisconsin waterfowl hunter and TFS Cable Works owner, Dylan Kletsch. 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